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transferrin

Syllabification: (trans·fer·rin)
Pronunciation: /transˈferin/

Definition of transferrin

noun

Biochemistry
  • a protein of the beta globulin group that binds and transports iron in blood serum.

Origin:

1940s: from trans- 'across' + Latin ferrum 'iron' + -in1

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Definition of transferrin in the British & World English dictionary